Do you know that Ginkgo Nut (白果 ) is a traditional Chinese herb that is known to combat coughs and ageing? It is also a superb herbal supplement and anti-oxidant, and that is why I love adding these healthy nuts occasionally to my cooking.

Ginkgo nuts are popularly used in congee, and are often served at special occasions such as the Chinese New Year as part of the vegetarian dish called Buddha's Delight. Hence, the Fortune Stir-fry Chicken with Ginkgo Nuts ( 发财鸡炒白果 ) formed my Chinese New Year 8-Course Festive Dinner with friends last year.

This dish can be part of your casual home-cooked meal, but when plated with some colours, the simple chicken meal is instantly transformed into a classy dish fit for a festive occasion like the Lunar New Year.

You are showing your brilliant culinary skills again. I love that beautiful plate of dish and that happens to be my favourite too. I am sure it would have passed Empress Dowager Cixi's banquet feast with thumbs up!!

I've heard of Buddha's Delight but I've always thought it was a vegetarian dish. I can't say I've tried it before coz none of my relatives are vegetarian and don't have the custom of eating vegetarian during CNY.

Interesting, I guess I don't have much exposure to ginko nuts. I've had it before and I like it but only (relatively) upscale restaurants would serve a dish with ginko nuts. It's quite expensive. I'll love to eat your dish, made me really hungry. :)

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